Comments on The Distracted Wanderer: Take a Journey to Somewhere in Time at New Hampshire's Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa

I've got no doubt in my mind whatsoever that t...

2012-08-26T23:13:12.758-04:00

I've got no doubt in my mind whatsoever that the Grand is most definitely that but for those of us who can't get to Mackinac Island and experience the beauty of the area ourselves, the Mountain View Grand is a most wonderful alternative and truly a White Mountain treasure.

That said, I've got my fingers crossed that someday I'll be able to write about the Grand from a firsthand visit!

Looks beautiful....but I don't think anything ...

2012-08-26T21:01:17.461-04:00

Looks beautiful....but I don't think anything can quite compare to the Grand, and the utter serenity of going to an Island away from modern troubles. Just the scent of the fresh water lake, the delicious fudge, and of course the horses-- it brings peace to the soul. And the luxury of the Grand Hotel's porch...incomparable! :)

I'd be happy with just the gazebo! what a plac...

2011-10-23T13:28:03.815-04:00

I'd be happy with just the gazebo!
what a place
I love the porch

Oh wow, Linda, you sure know how to pick them!! Wh...

2011-10-19T12:08:13.161-04:00

Oh wow, Linda, you sure know how to pick them!! What an absolutely stunning place and I oohed and aahed over every picture. I would want to live there permanently, never mind just staying a couple of nights. And the view!!!! If there was ever a "God's Country", that would be it. Of course I was also fascinated with the history behind the hotel. Such a shame the family couldn't continue to run it but so wonderful that it was able to be renovated and know splendor once again.

Make sure you come over to read about our Halloween themed weekend in Niagara Falls:-) xoxo

What an amazing place and oh my those views!

2011-10-18T11:07:23.342-04:00

What an amazing place and oh my those views!

That looks awesome. Love the pool. Kat

2011-10-18T08:03:03.823-04:00

That looks awesome. Love the pool.
Kat

Linda, a great post! I would love to stay here......

2011-10-17T21:18:06.865-04:00

Linda, a great post! I would love to stay here...or even just EAT here...smile. And your pictures are amazing. Well done.

Good question, Claire! To be honest, I've thou...

2011-10-17T14:01:16.958-04:00

Good question, Claire! To be honest, I've thought about that myself recently - especially after my recent trip to Tennessee - and regardless of size, what it comes down to is how the staff makes you feel as a guest and the personality of the place you're staying.

I have to admit I have developed a major affinity to places that have a historic background - no matter whether it's a small bed & breakfast or a grand hotel like this one and just don't much care for the "cookie cutter" hotels anymore. If I could, I would love to spend at least one night in each and every hotel in my Historic Hotels of America Directory as no doubt they all have personality in premise and staff that makes you feel like you're not someone just passing through but a valued guest that they would love to see again.

Now THAT would be something to write about!

What a gorgeous place! I think the main question I...

2011-10-17T12:00:15.162-04:00

What a gorgeous place! I think the main question I have to ask is, how does a much bigger place compare to the intimacy of the smaller places that you have stayed in lately? Do you have a preference?

Aaaaahhhh.... What an amazing place! I also love...

2011-10-17T08:23:28.097-04:00

Aaaaahhhh.... What an amazing place!

I also love Somewhere in Time! But only in the romantic sense. I enjoy the modern amenities far too much to want to have lived in another time.

As much as I would enjoy sipping wine, I would love having dinner at the Chef's table far more than dining in the wine cellar. And I'd definitely be out on that spectacular veranda as often as I could!

The beauty of the mountains and the spectacular balance of colors.... you've captured them perfectly!